UCRCC Spotlight:
Confidential
Sexual Violence
Advocate,
Taisha H.
What inspired you to become a CSVA?
From the moment I saw the announcement looking
for volunteers I knew it was something I wanted to do. I experienced sexual
violence in my life and wanted to be able to help others in their time of need.
What was the training like in comparison to the reality of serving survivors?
Training helped give me the tools to assist
survivors. The tools learned during
training, along with flexibility and thinking on your feet, help address
additional safety concerns and other factors a caller may have.
What is your goal in serving survivors? Particularly, what unique qualities do you identify within yourself to assist you in serving survivors?
What is your goal in serving survivors? Particularly, what unique qualities do you identify within yourself to assist you in serving survivors?
My goal with any call is to be a source of
support and encouragement for survivors and/or significant others. Sometimes a
caring ear is enough to give survivors the space they need to acknowledge their
feelings or make difficult decisions.
Why do you think advocacy for those affected by sexual violence is so important?
Why do you think advocacy for those affected by sexual violence is so important?
Survivors may not always know where to turn. We
help give survivors and significant others information, resources and options
they may not have otherwise known.
Do you have anything you’d like to share with people thinking about volunteering with the UCRCC?
Do you have anything you’d like to share with people thinking about volunteering with the UCRCC?
I would encourage anyone thinking of
volunteering to absolutely take that leap. It can be scary but it is incredibly
rewarding.
Is there anything you’d specifically like to share with the people reading this ?
Is there anything you’d specifically like to share with the people reading this ?
The volunteers I serve with are some of the
most caring and compassionate people I have ever met. It takes a big heart to
do this work and I cannot express how proud I am to be part of this amazing
group.